accomplishment

noun

ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt How to pronounce accomplishment (audio)
Definition of accomplishmentnext
1
as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover

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2
as in execution
the doing of an action your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated

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3
as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see

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4
as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit

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Recent Examples of accomplishment The Conrad Prebys Ramona Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego members ended the day with two major accomplishments. — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Any detailing of Wells’ accomplishments has to start with his greatest loss. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Their accomplishments fueled Max’s desire to wear the maize and blue. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 And like the Bred Air Jordan 11, the Concord style has a rich on-court history tied to some of Michael Jordan’s most impressive accomplishments. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
  1. success
  2. execution
  3. achievement
  4. education
  5. fulfillment
  6. realization
  7. civilization
  8. implementation
Noun
  • Like in the Premier League, flick-ons and second-ball chaos is at the root of Coventry’s success in these scenarios.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The right technology, tools, strategy and perspective on what’s changing in the worlds of AI, influencer marketing, e-commerce and beyond are key to future success.
    — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of success
Noun
  • William Frances Silvia, 61, would be the 13th prisoner put to death this year in Florida, which has two more executions scheduled in September and has carried out more than half of the nation's 22 executions so far in 2026.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • His focus is on sharper positioning, better alignment with revenuepriorities, and stronger execution across the team.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • The 41-year-old is widely considered one of the best players in history, winning five Ballon d’Or awards in addition to a host of major trophies and record-breaking achievements.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their statistical achievements are almost impossible to separate from their commercial value.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievement
Noun
  • The federal law generally prohibits schools that receive federal education funding from disclosing personally identifiable information from a student's education records without a parent's or guardian's consent, except in limited circumstances.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • Amazon is also continuing to invest in its warehouses, smaller fulfillment centers closer to customers and its fleet of trucks as the company competes to deliver packages within minutes or hours instead of just days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If all goes to plan, a fulfillment target for November has been set, with shipping charges including international freight, import taxes, and delivery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfillment
Noun
  • For many, the realization that a UK ETA is required often comes as a surprise.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This is the first time these kids are having that realization.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of realization
Noun
  • At the crossroads of civilizations, this island nation has long lured design buffs with its walled villages, fairy-tale architecture, and mix of Arab and European influences.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The panther is the one to escort him to civilization, which proves easier said than done.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilization
Noun
  • His massive economic reforms and their poor implementation has had a knock-on effect on the price of just about everything, resulting in the country's worst economic hardship in a generation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge is to shift from delay and indecision to implementation.
    — Valerie Pryor, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
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